I'm Bianca, and understanding the different ways in which we seek the sacred, the supramundane if you will, is a driving force in my life. My academic background weaves together English literature, classical studies (with a focus on Classical Latin), and philosophy. I hold a B.A. in English and Classical Studies and an M.A. in Philosophy, both from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Drawn to the Catholic faith at a young age, I've always been captivated by the transformative impact faith and spirituality have on our lives. This led me to delve into the world's diverse religions, exploring their sacred texts, rituals, and the ways they provide meaning and direction. I'm particularly interested in how different interpretational frameworks used to read sacred texts lead to disparate, unique teachings and practices, and how individuals reconcile seemingly conflicting beliefs.
When I'm not immersed in religious studies, I enjoy experimenting in the kitchen, traveling, and losing myself in a good book. Welcome to my blog, where I invite you to join me on a journey of interfaith exploration and understanding. I'll be sharing reflections, discoveries, musings, and perhaps even a recipe or two along the way.
Take The Leap Of Faith
You must have faith to do anything — because you cannot do anything unless you have faith in it. Maybe you have faith in your nine to five routine, and you think it is the best there is. That is faith because you might be run over by a bus tomorrow. Who the hell knows what is going to happen? You are going to put your faith somewhere.
Then the question is, where should you put your faith? One answer to that is security or hypothetical security. But that seems to me to be stupid because there is no security. So if there is no security, then where do you put your faith?
You put your faith in what beckons. Art, beauty, justice, and truth — these eternal verities — beckon to people. The path of heroism beckons. These things call, and that is the burning bush. You have to put your faith in something because you do not know everything. So you have to take a leap.
(Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Mondays of Meaning - May 27th 2024)
Your heart is your deep center, the place where you are most authentically yourself. That is your point of contact with God. There you will find the energy that undergirds the other areas of your life: physical, psychological, emotional, relational, and spiritual…if at the very center of your life you are linked with God—that power that is here and now creating the cosmos—then the storms and floods will come, but they will not destroy you.
Bishop Robert Barron, Daily Gospel Reflections June 27, 2024